The section of the Pacific Highway between the Englands Road roundabout at North Boambee and the Korora interchange will be renamed Solitary Islands Way when the new Coffs Harbour bypass opens later this year.
The Australian and NSW governments are investing $2.2 billion in the Coffs Harbour bypass, which is on track to open to traffic later this year.
Coffs Harbour bypass Project Director Greg Nash said the new name was selected following community consultation.
“After much consultation, Transport for NSW identified Solitary Islands Way as the preferred option for this section,” Nash said.
“We know it may take time for people to get used to the new name on this section of road, but we believe this is the best outcome operationally as it is a continuation of the existing Solitary Islands Way.
“The new road name has a strong geographic relevance given the Solitary Islands are a prominent local natural feature and aligns with the existing tourism promotion for the area.”
The new name will now be registered with the Geographical Names Board of NSW. Transport for NSW will also notify relevant authorities of the change to the section of the Pacific Highway through Coffs Harbour.
The renaming will take effect at the end of the year. A three-month transition period will give residents, businesses and service providers time to update their records following the road name change.
Transport for NSW will continue to work with key stakeholders and keep the community informed of the next steps.
The Coffs Harbour bypass is expected to remove about 12,500 vehicles a day from the Coffs Harbour CBD, bypass up to 12 sets of traffic lights and reduce travel times for motorists by up to 12 minutes.
The project is expected to boost the regional economy while improving connectivity, road freight efficiency and safety for motorists.
The bypass is on track to open to traffic at the end of 2026, with final project completion scheduled for 2027.
More information is available at: About the Coffs Harbour bypass.
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